Backend Developer

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with a strong background in backend development to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience, preferably from a product-based company, and possess expertise in Node.js, JavaScript ES6, and TypeScript. You will be responsible for building, scaling, and maintaining cutting-edge applications and services while leveraging modern web frameworks and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Scalable Applications: Use Node.js, JavaScript ES6, and TypeScript to design and implement robust backend solutions.
• Work with Web Frameworks: Build APIs and microservices using web frameworks like Express or NestJS.
• Database Management: Design and optimize databases using SQL (Postgres or MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB), and in-memory databases like Redis.
• Authentication and Authorization: Implement secure authentication/authorization mechanisms using protocols like OAuth, SAML, and JWT.
• Cloud Services Integration: Leverage cloud services such as GCP, AWS, or Azure for deploying and scaling applications.
• Basic DevOps Skills: Use Docker to containerize Node.js applications and contribute to the CI/CD pipeline.
• Design Patterns & Functional Programming: Apply knowledge of software design patterns and functional programming techniques to ensure efficient code architecture.

Required Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on Node.js.
• Proven expertise in JavaScript ES6, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of design patterns and functional programming principles.
• Hands-on experience with web frameworks such as Express or NestJS.
• Strong proficiency in SQL databases (Postgres or MySQL), NoSQL databases (MongoDB), and in-memory databases (Redis).
• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols like OAuth, SAML, and JWT.
• Cloud services expertise in GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Basic DevOps skills, with experience using Docker for containerization